Orlando stars in soggy win

The 25-yard spiral that Pat Orlando threaded through Pope John's defense to find Doug Kenneson in the end zone in the fourth quarter yesterday is a lot more impressive when you consider Orlando may as well have been throwing a sponge.

Although the Hornets' substitute home field at Endicott College was soaking wet, Manchester Essex coach Mike Athanas wasn't afraid to let his star quarterback take over the game.

"He definitely throws a good ball," Athanas said. "And even if the conditions are against us, we're going to let him throw it."

Orlando was the star of the Hornets' 44-14 win. Along with the touchdown pass, Orlando ran for three TDs, from 2, 8, and 50 yards out.

Division 1A

Plymouth South 28, St. John the Baptist (N.Y.) 21 - Stefan Gustafson scored three touchdowns, including the game-winner.